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Building the Brand Called You
The YWCA YWorks Program and NAWBO, The National Association of Women Business Owners
are partnering to present a Women’s Employment Education Conference: The first Building the Brand
Called You Women’s Employment Education Conference was held on February 18, 2010.
programs
& services
Your Sister’s Closet is a program that provides clothing appropriate for job interviews, in an
attractive and supportive environment, to women who are seeking employment – empowering
them to interview with confidence. Women also receive shoes and accessories as well as personal
grooming supplies such as shampoo, make-up and deodorant.
Volunteers are needed throughout the week to assist with client services as well as clothing intake
and inventory management. If you are interested in becoming a volunteer for Your Sister’s
Closet, click here for more information.
Your Sister’s Closet also accepts donations of clean, fashionable women’s clothing, accessories
and shoes, in good condition on Mondays from 8:00 am to 5:00pm.or by appointment. Clothing
must be appropriate for job interviews. Your Sister’s Closet also accepts donations of perfumes,
toiletries and personal grooming products such as shampoo, make-up and deodorant. If you are
interested in organizing a clothing drive at a business or organization, or would like to schedule
an appointment to drop off a donation on a day other than Monday, please contact the YWCA at
A new component of Your Sister’s Closet, Cinderella’s Closet, is a prom dress exchange
program that was created in 2009 provided prom dresses in February and March of 2010.
This is a collaborative effort with the YWCA Tucson, Sahuaro Girl Scout Council and City
Councilman, Rodney Glassman. To learn more about this program go to
The Women’s Counseling Network
The Women’s Counseling Network provides individual therapy to low-income women without
charge. Long-term counseling is provided by therapists who volunteer their time to provide
professional services to women who are referred by the Women’s Counseling Network. More
than fifty women are served by this program each year. If you would like to learn more about
the program or are interested in being a volunteer for the Women’s Counseling Network, please
The YWCA’s YWorks program is designed to address the employment needs of women who are
unemployed, underemployed or transitioning in the workforce. More than 600 women participate
in the following YWorks program components each year---and we are proud of our 98.6% rate of
success.
To see YWorks resources and other useful employment training and education programs in Pima
Skills for Successful Employment Workshop
The Skills for Successful Employment Class is designed to build women’s confidence as well as
help them develop basic skills in career development and job search strategies. During this day-
long workshop offered on the second Tuesday of each month, participants will:
Assess their personal skills
Identify their individual interests
Learn interviewing skills
Develop job search strategies
Participants are matched with Career Guidance Specialists to receive individual career guidance
Mi Carrera
Mi Carrera is a new professional development program for women referred by Emerge Center
Against Domestic Abuse. For information email us
Introduction to Basic Computer Skills Classes
The YWCA offers an Introduction to Microsoft Word and PowerPoint Class and an Introduction
to Microsoft Excel Class. In the Introduction to Microsoft Word and PowerPoint Class,
participants will learn how to create documents with Microsoft Word and prepare presentations
with Microsoft PowerPoint. In the Introduction to Microsoft Excel Class, participants will learn
how to produce spreadsheets using Microsoft Excel. The workshop are offered from 1:00 p.m.
to 5:00 p.m. on the second and third Wednesdays of each month. click here to register
Employment Training Internships
YWorks offers opportunities for Employment Training Internships. Participants learn skills
essential to success in the workplace and experience being part of a highly effective team. For
more information, click here
All YWorks programs will take place at the YWCA Frances McClelland Leadership Center at
525 N. Bonita Avenue. For more information, call the YWCA at (520) 884-7810 ext. 113 or send
Support Group for Spanish Speaking Women
The YWCA offers a bi-weekly Support Group for Spanish Speaking Women. One of the regular
activities enjoyed by this group is Bountiful Beads. For more information call 884-7810 ext 113
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